Dinner for 4
Cranberry Avocado Chicken Salad
Tender chicken joins spinach, avocado, feta, almonds, and cranberries with a bright orange poppy seed dressing.
$18.60for 4 servings
$4.65 per serving$18.60 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Oranges$1.49/lb typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.12Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 3.75 oz | $2.56Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 9 oz | $3.15Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 2 | $2.58Typical price |
| Feta or goat cheese$0.70/oz typical | 5 oz | $3.50Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 3.75 oz | $1.69Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $18.60 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilHoney or maple syrupMustard, mayo, ketchup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 lb chicken
- 9 oz baby spinach
- 2 avocados
- 1 cup crumbled feta
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
Steps
- Cook the chicken in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
- Cool the chicken for 5 minutes, then slice or chop it.
- Whisk the olive oil, canola oil, orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt, and poppy seeds.
- Toss the spinach, avocado, feta, almonds, cranberries, and chicken in a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently before serving.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
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